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(Abst.) Risk factors for falls and injurious falls in people with MS

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Not much attention is given to falls in connection with MS but many of us fall so often and have such severe injuries from falls that maybe more attention to preventing falls is badly needed. It was refreshing to find this abstract even though it doesn't present any strikingly new information.


From PubMed (December 4, 2023)--"Examination of risk factors associated with falls and injurious falls in people with multiple sclerosis: An updated nationwide study":


Findings suggest falls prevention approaches in PwMS should be multifactorial and include personal, environmental, and activities-related factors. Particular attention on fatigue, pain, and concern...
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SPMS, diagnosed 1980. Avonex 2001-2004. Copaxone 2007-2010. Glatopa (glatiramer acetate 40mg 3 times/week)  12/16/20 - 3/16/24.